Michael S Hildebrand President Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation 4439680862 wwwyldorg Examining Yvorra Leadership Development Foundations 29 Years of Insight on Leadership Updated 2017 ID: 648375
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Leaders on
Leadership
Michael S. Hildebrand, PresidentYvorra Leadership Development Foundation443-968-0862 │ www.yld.org
Examining Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation’s - 29 Years of Insight on Leadership
Updated 2017
Deputy Chief James G.
Yvorra
(Circa 1987)Slide2
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DEMOGRAPHICS29 Years of Continuous Operation
Awarded $140,500 in Scholarships
92 Different Award Recipients
Average Award Value is $2,500
Award Recipients 76% Male and 24% Female
Award recipients
from 23 different States
45% Firefighters
15% Lieutenants
“Most partnerships are based on working
toward goals, YLD’s is based on strengthening
each other.”Slide3
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3James G. YvorraPrior to Chief Yvorra’s line of duty death
, he laid the groundwork for several long term projects designed to promote a greater emphasis on leadership development. His articles, personal notes, observations about people, and discussions with
colleagues have established the principles upon which YLD has evolved.Who was Jim Yvorrra and what were his thoughts on leadership?Slide4
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8-STEP PROCESS CIRCA 1987“Good leaders simply never act as important as they really are.”Slide5
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Firefighters and Police Officers are different… WHY?Have you ever thoughtabout why you aredifferent from other people?Slide6
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6Why are you different?Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs. Which one are you?Slide7
ARE YOU DIFFERENT?Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation
7Have you ever been on fire before?Has anyone ever pulled a knife or gun on you?Did you ever think an MRE could taste so good?Have you ever thought your heart was going to explode?Do you see a potential fire in the restaurant while your family sees the nice table setting?Slide8
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Wisdom from Successful LeadersEach recipient of YLD funds provides the Foundation with an essay on leadership.That’s 29 years of leadership wisdom, and it got us thinking…what are the top attributes of fire service leaders from the perspective of other fire service leaders?
We analyzed 92 award recipients’ leadership essays and six central concepts emerged. Here is how they are in rank.Slide9
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What do leaders think makes a good leader?Can this collection of wisdom from proven leaders – a quarter century’s worth – provide us with a formula for leadership success?
“If you are a good leader, people will follow you ..... even if it is out of curiosity!”Slide10
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1Respect
“Respect has to be earned. To earn respect you have to give it to others.”Slide11
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RespectTo have a high opinion of someoneKey AttributesDignity
Good NameHonorPrestigeReputationSlide12
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2Integrity
and
HonestySlide13
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Integrity and HonestyTo have moral and ethical strengthKey AttributesCharacterFiber
HonestyPrincipleSlide14
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3HumilitySlide15
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HumilityLack of vanity or self-importanceKey AttributesHumblenessModesty
Willingness to admit you are wrong in a graceful wayAbility to take input from othersSlide16
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YLD Board Member Dr. James Zeigler and Mrs. Ruth YvorraSlide17
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Letters of Humility To Mrs. Yvorra from 92 YLD Award RecipientsSlide18
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4FairnessSlide19
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Fairness“Being just and unbiased.”Key AttributesImpartiality
JustnessObjectivitySlide20
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Putting the best interest of
the group ahead
of self interest5Slide21
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Service Before SelfAbility to make decisions that benefit and strengthen the entire team, not just a fewKey Attributes
MentorMotivateListenSlide22
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MENTORING POINTS Be dependable .... Be on Time Be fit for duty Be prepared for the job Seek out extra duties Don’t be afraid to fail Seek out coaching and mentoring Have Passion
“If you have passion for what you love and believe in, success will come naturally.”Slide23
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236Positive rolemodelSlide24
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Positive Role Model & MentorAn individual that others look up toKey AttributesConsistent
PassionateConfidentEthicalRespected for knowledge
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The journey to become a good leader has a price. But it can bevery rewarding.“Struggle and mistakes are prerequisites for achievinggreatness.”Slide28
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28“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like
anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.”-- Coach Vince LombardiSlide29
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